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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.86, 2,229.96 and 952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.86, 2,229.96 and 952.74 is: 1,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.86 : 2,229.96 = 952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.86/2,229.96 = 952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.86x = 2,229.96 × 952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.86x = 2,124,572.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,572.09/1,615.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.82

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